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MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND AFHE'S 32ND ANNUAL
ARIZONA HOME EDUCATION CONVENTION
We've got a great event planned for you!
AFHE is pleased to present our 32nd annual homeschool convention Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
The Convention Committee is hard at work preparing the 2015 AFHE Convention for you! We have chosen speakers who will encourage and equip you, make you laugh, and cause you to reflect and re-evaluate. The exhibit hall is filled with a variety of great vendors offering quality products, resources, curriculum, and services. And there's so much more!
 Considering Homeschooling
Free Pre-Convention Mini-Conference
Thursday, July 9 | 2:30-5:30 PM
Those new to homeschooling are invited to join us for a free pre-convention mini-conference. If you know someone who is thinking about homeschooling or who is new to homeschooling, please share this opportunity with them. We will present three talks designed specifically for those who are considering educating their children at home. No registration required. Free of charge. (Does not include admission to the AFHE Convention.)
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 Enjoy a fun night out with fellow homeschooling families and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bring your family and cheer on the D-Backs as they play the Milwaukee Brewers.
Seats are lower level bleachers in sections 103-105.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Game time 5:10 pm Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85004
The Arizona Diamondbacks will make a $4 donation to the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund for ever ticket purchased through AFHE. By attending this event, you are supporting Arizona homeschool graduates pursuing post-secondary education. Thank you for your support!
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department Homeschool Program is part of the Focus Wild Arizona wildlife education program. Our goal is to provide enriching field experiences for homeschool families that will immerse students of all ages in outdoor recreation and real science.
Monthly Events
Each month, we offer a program at the Hirsch Conservation Education Area located at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix. Participant age levels may vary.
The 2015 schedule for these programs is below. Dates and topics are subject to change.
Registration is required to participate. Registration for new programs opens on a quarterly basis. Registration will only be open for 24 hours. Yes, a separate registration is required for each program.
- Thursday, July 23 - Exploring Predator/Prey Relationships through Owl Pellets - All Ages (REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 AT 10AM)
- Wednesday, August 12 - Mammals of Arizona - All Ages (REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 AT 10AM)
- Friday, September 4 - Scavengers of the Sky - All Ages (REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 AT 10AM)
- Thursday, October 15 - Basic Digital Photography - Ages 10+ (REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER)
- Wednesday, November 18 - Introduction to Geocaching and the Science of GPS - All Ages (REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER)
- Thursday, December 10 - Field Notes and Nature Journals - All Ages (REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER)
Website: http://www.azgfd.gov/i_e/ee/parents/homeschool.shtml
GROSSOLOGY: THE (IMPOLITE) SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN BODY
Get grossed out this summer!
MAY 23, 2015 - SEP 07, 2015
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body is a
production of your body’s stinky, crusty, slimy functions up close. The
traveling exhibition is located in the Sybil B. Harrington Gallery on Level 3
of Arizona Science Center. The exhibition will open to the public between May
23 and September 7, 2015. Tickets are $6 (Adults), $5 (Senior and Child) plus
general admission. Arizona Science Center members are able to enter for $5
(Adults), $4 (Senior and Child).
At this interactive exhibition, children will become dust particles to learn
why what causes sneezes, pump soda into a huge cartoon character to understand
the pressures in his stomach before he burps, slide through a 30 foot long
digestive system to see what the inside of your body looks like from mouth to
large intestine and much more!
Where: 600 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ
85004
Website: http://azscience.org/exhibits_activities/exhibit/grossology
Registration for our 2015-2016 Classes is Open!
Registration for the 2015-2016
school year is now open.
Please visit the classes page on our website for more
information.
We are also offering a ten week
Photography Workshop; two Microscope Biology Lab workshops and 4 Chemistry Lab
workshops.
New Summer Hours!
As homeschooling grows, so does
our ministry to this wonderful community!
For the first time in CHSRC's
history, we are expanding our
Summer hours to five days a
week!
Starting June 2nd, we will be
open Tuesday-Saturday!
As we have each year, we will be closed the week of July
4th: June 30th-July 6th. We will also be closed the weekend of the
homeschool Convention;
July 10th and 11th.
Website: www.chsrc.org
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Pre-Convention: July 7th-9th
10% off ALL new
books 50% off ALL used books
Post-Convention:
August 13th-15th
10% off ALL new
books
40% off ALL used
books
Manipulatives and
miscellaneous items priced as marked. Feel free to give us
a call to find out if we have what you need. (602) 277-3497
We are distributors for Alpha Omega, Apologia, Bob Jones, Common Sense Press, New
Leaf Publishing Group and Saxon
Math.
Buy from us and save
on shipping; and even more as we do not collect sales tax!
 July is Teacher Appreciation Month at IKEA Tempe! Teachers (including home educating parents) eat for free every Monday and Wednesday July 1-29, 2015. Visit the website for details and to learn about special product offers available every month with the IKEA Family Card.
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 1-29, 2015
WEBSITE: www.ikea.us/tempe
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 KidZone Summer Academies are week-long, half-day camps for kids ages 6-12. Kids learn swings, rules, and etiquette of golf from our Class A PGA professionals on staff. Includes free Lifetime Membership card, lunch, gift bag of Topgolf gear, certificate of completion.
WHEN: Week-long camps run through August, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - Noon
WHERE: Topgolf, 9500 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 85256
COST: $199 per week
WEBSITE: www.topgolf.com/kidzone
 Our summer computer camps for kids, pre-teens, and teens are segmented by course and age. We provide a well-balanced, fun summer camp experience that is age-appropriate for kids, pre-teens, and teens. Build critical 21st century STEM skills in intimate clusters of just 8 students maximum per instructor, and collaborate with new friends. You'll gain confidence, explore a unique college campus, and get a taste of the collegiate experience. Kids camps and teen camps encompass courses in programming with Java™, C++, Python™, Scratch, and more, app development with iPhone® and Android™, Minecraft, modding, FPS and RPG game design, robotics engineering with VEX® and LEGO®, 3D modeling & animation, filmmaking, photography, and web design.
WHEN: Visit website for dates and topics
WHERE: Arizona State University
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 The ASU Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve invites you to visit us this summer and take advantage of four days of free admission and special programming.
WHEN: Saturdays, June 20, July 18, August 15, and September 19, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
WHERE: Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve, 3711 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix
COST: Free
CONTACT: Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve, 623-582-8007
WEBSITE: asuevents.asu.edu/summer-saturdays-deer-valley-petroglyph-preserve.com
We are excited to announce our homeschool session taking place August 3rd – 7th. This session will focus on the world of plankton, and teach students about their importance in our oceans. I have attached a flyer for you to look over and pass on to others as you please!
*Upon arrival please be prepared to show your homeschool reporting form, co-op membership card, "letter of intent to homeschool" or other homeschool documentation.
Questions? Please call 480-478-7600
https://www.visitsealife.com/arizona/homeschool/
Only $6 per person!
Plus tax. A savings of up to $12 on adult tickets!
When booking tickets, select the desired time of your lesson, which will last about 30 minutes. Your ticket is valid for all-day admission!
If you are looking for something else to get involved in
before homeschool week, SEA LIFE Arizona will be holding its 3rd and
final Summer Adventure Camp this July 6th – 10th. Campers
will discover amazing ocean creatures, enjoy hands-on activities and
participate in exclusive experiences like creating their own brine shrimp and
talks with our SEA LIFE Aquarists. SEA LIFE Adventure Camp is for kids age 7 to
12 years old and is $200 plus tax per Camper. Spots are limited and in
demand.
FREE ADMISSION FOR EDUCATORS THROUGH JULY 31ST!
Attention educators! Now through the end of July educators can enjoy FREE admission into the Museum for themselves and one guest. To take advantage of this offer, all you need to do is show your School Badge, home school affidavit or some form of proof that you are an educator.
Why do we do this? Educators are critical to the success of our future generation of leaders, thinkers and creators and we are honored to be able to provide free access to them to enjoy the fantastic hands-on learning experiences that happen here each day.
While here, check out the Museum for your class's next field trip! Our field trip program meets Arizona State Standards and our Educator Resource Guide includes the educational value of each exhibit, suggested exhibit-based classroom activities, and associated Arizona College and Career Ready Standards and Other Academic Standards, along with Arizona Early Learning Standards.
 Friday, July 3rd | 5pm to 9pm
FREE ADMISSION
Join us for a free evening of play thanks to the generous support of our friends at Target. In addition to the Museum being open for play, we are also offering these special programs:
Make your own snow cone! From 5:00pm to 8:00pm
$3.00 for members
$8.00 for non-members
Visit website to register: http://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Kids Yoga Sample Session from 6:00P - 7:00P FREE
Please note: Our Summer Free First Friday Nights are very busy and often there is a wait of 1-2 hours to get in after the initial 1,000 people enter the Museum. Please plan accordingly by bringing umbrellas for shade and water for hydration. Thank you!
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Arizona Capitol Museum
Where is it? Phoenix
When is it free? Admission is always free
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ASU Art Museum
Where is it? Tempe
When is it free? Admission is always free
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Phoenix Art Museum
Where is it? Phoenix
When is it free? Voluntary donation on the first Friday of the month from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in conjunction with First Friday; voluntary donation on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Heard Museum
Where is it? Phoenix
When is it free? The first Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. except in March (in conjunction with First Friday). Native Americans are always admitted free.
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Mesa Contemporary Arts
Where is it? Downtown Mesa
When is it free? Admission is always free.
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Phoenix Police Museum
Where is it? Downtown Phoenix
When is it free? Admission is always free
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Sahuaro Ranch Park Historical Area
Where is it? Glendale
When is it free? Admission is always free
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Wells Fargo History Museum
Where is it? Downtown Phoenix
When is it free? Admission is always free
 Chandler - Hamilton Aquatic Center
Chandler seemingly does everything right, and this massive facility brings the community together.
Kids of all ages go for broke on two twisty waterslides and splash each other with playful water features, while younger ones enjoy their own shallow area, slide/playground structure and zero-entry play pool.
Adults relax in the Current River, vortex whirlpool or on patio furniture under shaded ramadas.
Free swim 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Thursdays are Family Night 6-8 p.m., $1 per person. Admission for children 2-17 costs $1, adults $2.25. Find Hamilton Aquatic Center at 3838 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. 480-782-2630.
Glendale - Foothills Aquatics Center
Cascading waterfalls, spray nozzles, a lazy river, and several serpentine slides draw families and those just looking to cool down at this spectacular recreation and aquatics complex.
The little ones have their own area to frolic, while teenagers will want to climb the two-story slide platform in a separate play pool. Parents relax under thoughtful shade covers and watch all the fun.
Host your own pool party for up to 30 guests that includes admission, exclusive use of the party patio and deck, permission to bring in your own food (can you say birthday cake?) and tables and chairs for your guests.
Open 1-5 p.m. daily. No charge for ages 2 and under. Admission for ages 3-17 costs $2.50; adults $5. Foothills Aquatics Center is located at 5600 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale. 623-930-4600.
Apache Junction - Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center
There appears to be something for everyone at this 62,000-square-foot facility: a zero-depth entry play pool, two slides, a vortex whirlpool, four water features like spouts and buckets, a six-lane competitive pool with two diving boards, and a concession and grassy area.
The season at this center is shorter than some of the others, as they wind down "before school starts back up," says Larry Binion of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation.
Admission for children 17 and under costs $1, adults $2. The aquatic center is open noon to 6 p.m. daily and is located at 1091 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction. 480-474-5210.
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Scottsdale - Eldorado Aquatic Center
This place rocks. It feels more like a Lifetime Fitness facility with its gleaming public spaces and energetic vibe.
The Aquatic and Fitness Center anchors the larger, 60-acre Eldorado Park with its two lakes, skate park and ballfields. You and the kids could spend the whole day here.
There's a 13-lane lap pool, two exciting waterslides (one enclosed), a zero-entry splash zone and playground for younger kids, four diving boards, resort-style lounge chairs and grassy areas, lots of umbrellas and canopies, and a public-art component titled "A Floating World" by Sylvia Tidwell and Calvin Abe with blue-wave elements and curvy concrete benches.
Admission for kids is $1, adults $2. Eldorado Aquatic Center is at 2301 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale. 480-312-2484.
Mesa - Rhodes Aquatic Complex
Are we in Malibu or Mesa? There are kids riding waves on the Double FlowRider wave machine at this watery wonderland. Kids and parents flash smiles at the large splash pad with tumble buckets and beachlike entry, and later picnic under the bright blue canopies.
But it's not all fun and games here; there's some serious swimming going on as Rhodes also features two 1-meter diving boards, a 3-meter diving board and eight 25-yard lap lanes.
Nearby Skyline Aquatic Center may garner headlines for its professional swimming events, but Rhodes keeps everyone happy.
Admission for children under 17 costs $2, adults $4. The complex is located at 1860 S. Longmore, Mesa, 480-644-2550.
Buckeye - Buckeye Aquatic Center
A towering three-tiered 160-foot circular waterslide, two cascading water features, a zero-entry section and four diving boards varying from 3 to 10 feet tall welcome swimmers of all ages at this hub of summertime activity in the far West Valley.
Open swim hours are noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at a cost of $2 per person. Also swim 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, May 25 through Aug. 26.
Teen Splash Nights also are scheduled one Friday a month throughout the summer - June 26, July 24 and Aug. 14 - and are free of charge and include a hot dog and fruit punch.
Buckeye Aquatic Center is located at 207 N. Ninth St., Buckeye, 623-349-6690.
Tempe - Kiwanis Wave Pool
Stay shielded from the sun and catch a wave at the Valley's only indoor wave pool. Grab a raft or inner tube and ride 3-foot waves that arrive in eight different variations. The towering indoor space also houses a 16-foot-tall, 122-foot-long double spiral waterslide.
Tempe keeps the water temperature around 85 degrees year-round, and lifeguards keep an eye on all the action.
The wave pool is open 1-5 p.m. daily. Admission for swimmers 2 to 12 years old costs $5; for those 13 and older it's $7. Show patriotic spirit Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, and wear red, white and blue and save 50 percent off admission.
Find the Kiwanis Wave Pool inside Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All America Way, Tempe. 480-350-5201.
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